Compagnie Du Ponant Le Boreal Cruises

Compagnie du Ponant's newest vessel, the 264-guest Le Boréal cruise ship joined the fleet in May 2010 and combines chic French design with cutting-edge technology. She is the first of two new identical ships joining the fleet with sister ship, L'Austral, debuting in spring 2011. Sleek and elegant, the 466-foot mega yacht was designed with luxurious materials and all the latest technology earning her the international "green ship" label for numerous eco-friendly features such as a dynamic positioning system to avoid having to drop anchor and waste water treatment on board…

The new jewel of Compagnie du Ponant, the Le Boréal cruise ship ambiance is distinctly nautical with a soupçon of French style and on-board guests are treated to the best France has to offer: delicious cuisine, tasteful accommodations and a chic, yet informal atmosphere. The intimate size of the Le Boréal cruise ship and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:2 mean guests will enjoy a personalised service. Aboard Le Boréal, Captain Jean-Philippe Lemaire and his officers are French and all speak fluent English, as does the rest of the crew which is a mix of European and Asian. The yacht's open-bridge policy means guests can visit the captain anytime.

Spacious and airy, Le Boréal cruise ship has an abundance of public spaces - a theatre for performances and lectures, the Main Lounge with a dance floor and live music, the Panoramic Lounge offers live entertainment and an area for Internet access, a Library, two open-air bars and two restaurants. Serving French and international cuisine, Le Restaurant Gastronomique offers three meals a day in an elegant setting whilst Le Grill Restaurant provides a more casual alternative where guests can dine inside or al fresco on lighter meals for breakfast, buffet lunch and themed dinners. There is also 24-hour room service. The beautiful Spa in partnership with Carita has a range of therapies and beauty treatments including a hammam and a hydrotherapy room. The fitness centre comes with the latest treadmills, bicycles and kinesis equipment whilst offering gorgeous views. There’s ample room to enjoy the sea air on the expansive Sun Deck, beside the swimming pool or on the Panoramic Terrace. And on a hot summer’s day, guests may even want to jump off the marina platform for a refreshing swim. Le Boréal cruise ship is also equipped with a fleet of zodiacs which allow guests to explore private coves and deserted islets.

All but eight of the Le Boréal cruise ship 132 suites and staterooms have a balcony. Spacious and designed in a comfortable, contemporary style, the suites and staterooms come with king or twin beds, bathtubs or showers with L'Occitane amenities, flat screen satellite TV, DVD, CD and Ipod™ players, satellite direct-dial telephone and Wi-Fi. Suites also have Nespresso machines and Carita amenities.